Best Hotels in Lubbock

U.S. News & World Report ranks the best hotels in Lubbock based on an analysis of industry awards,... READ MORE

U.S. News & World Report ranks the best hotels in Lubbock based on an analysis of industry awards, hotel star ratings and user ratings. Hotels that appear after ranked hotels are sorted by hotel class and then by user rating, as provided by TripAdvisor.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Lubbock is situated in the center of Lubbock’s corporate and retail district, making it a great location for those looking to explore the area. However, you’ll need a car if you want to check out the Buddy Holly Center or the Llano Estacado Winery, both of which are about 10 miles away. Guests can choose from 156 suites, all of which each have a private bedroom and separate living room and come equipped with two 32-inch HDTVs, a minifridge, microwave and coffee maker. The on-site restaurant, Canaletto's, serves Italian cuisine in an atrium setting for breakfast and dinner. As an added bonus, the hotel offers daily complimentary breakfast and evening receptions. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center and indoor pool. Since the hotel is tied to the Hilton Honors program, members of the reward program can accrue or redeem points by staying here.

The Arbor Hotel & Conference Center sits on the southwest side of Lubbock near chain restaurants and shopping. It’s 6-miles to the campus of Texas Tech University and about 14 miles from the Lubbock airport. Choose between a king or two queen beds, all rooms feature a cool color palette with patterned carpet and drapes, pillowtop mattresses, minifridges and TVs with premium channels including HBO. Recent guests appreciate the room size and cleanliness. Some bathrooms have glass door walk-in showers, while others have showers and separate deep tubs; all have vanities with granite countertops. There’s an attached conference center with several event and banquet spaces. This property also has included airport transfers, Wi-Fi, a good hot breakfast, fitness center and an irregularly shaped outdoor pool with shallow kids’ area and a whirlpool. Guests of this Choice Hotels brand property can earn and redeem Choice Privileges points during their stay.

The four-story, pet-friendly Home2 Suites by Hilton Lubbock is just off the intersection of US-62/US-82 and TX-289; it’s just under a 5-mile drive east to the campus of Texas Tech University and 13-miles to the Lubbock airport. Some recent guests say the close-to-the-highway location means there’s street noise in front-facing rooms. The property is adjacent to a strip mall with several chain shops and restaurants. All-suite guest rooms are outfitted in neutral tones with dark wood features – choose between the one-bedroom or studio layouts - all come with black-out curtains, sofa sleeper beds, TVs with premium channels as well as full kitchens featuring full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, dishes and utensils. The property offers an included hot breakfast with a rotating menu of breakfast sandwiches and bowls as well as a continental buffet; a grab-and-go mini-mart has snacks. There’s an outdoor pool with small waterfall feature, a combined fitness center and laundry, and a putting green and a patio with common-use BBQ grills and fire pit. Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points during their stay at this property.

On the southwest side of Lubbock, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lubbock has 74 all-suite accommodations in an off-the-highway location near chain stores, restaurants and a movie theater. This property just completed a full renovation in 2018 that will hopefully address recent guest concerns about outside doors and hotel security. Guest rooms feature black-out curtains, sofa beds, separate work spaces and full kitchens with microwave, full-sized refrigerator and dishwasher. A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered to help stock your in-room kitchen. There’s an included Wi-Fi, parking, daily hot breakfast, and a social in the lobby Monday through Thursday evenings. The hotel has a coin-laundry, fitness center as well as a small, gated outdoor pool and whirlpool. Hilton Honors members can earn and redeem points during their stay at this property.

The older of two Courtyard by Marriott properties in the Lubbock area, the Courtyard Lubbock is right off the TX-289 Loop south of town. It’s set in a mostly-residential area far enough from the highway for quiet rooms) and about 7 miles from the campus of Texas Tech University. Warm-toned guest rooms come with either two queen beds or one king bed and have a writing desk, minifridge, coffee-maker, included Wi-Fi access, TV with premium channels including HBO and bathrooms with large granite vanities and shower/tub combos. King rooms have sofa beds and suites have balconies. Some recent guests say that the decor and carpets could use a refresh. There’s a small fitness center and an indoor pool and whirlpool. The Bistro, a lobby cafe, has hot breakfast with Starbucks coffee as well as cocktails and made-to-order meals at dinnertime. Guests of this property can earn or redeem Marriott Rewards points.

In downtown Lubbock blocks from the campus of Texas Tech University, the Courtyard Lubbock Downtown/University Area offers 94 guest rooms and nine suites. There are several chain restaurants within walking distance. Cool-toned guest rooms feature minifridges, microwaves, sofas or lounge chairs with ottomans and a work desk. Bathrooms have long vanities with lots of counter space and either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos. Upgrade to a suite for separate sleeping and sitting areas. The lobby has several work spaces including ‘media pods’ with their own TVs as well as The Bistro, a cafe serving breakfast (not included), made-to-order lunch and dinner items as well as Starbucks coffee and cocktails. There’s a fitness center with enough space for mat-based exercise, and, outdoors, a putting green, fire pit, outdoor pool and whirlpool. This property hosts weddings, and some recent guests say noise, both from the street as well as associated with larger events, can be heard in guest rooms. There is a GoBoard touch-screen information center in the lobby but no airport shuttle. Guests of this Courtyard by Marriott property can earn or redeem Marriott Rewards points during their stay.

The pet-friendly Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock sits on the west side of Lubbock, Texas, a block from the green space at Maxey Park and about 2 miles south of the Texas Tech University campus. The spacious guest rooms are outfitted in earth tones with patterned wallpaper and carpets and have pillow-top mattresses, kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi access and USA Today newspapers. However, some recent guests complained of issues with the aging, in-room air conditioner units. Though there is no formal on-site restaurant, hot breakfast is complimentary and, on Wednesday evenings, there's a happy hour in the lobby with free wine, beer and food. Also available on-site: a fitness center that overlooks the indoor pool and hot tub, and a barbecue area for guest use. Wyndham Rewards members can earn and redeem rewards points for their stay at this property.

Right not the edge of Texas Tech University’s campus and within easy walking distance of several dining options, the three-story Staybridge Suites Lubbock offers all-suite pet-friendly accommodations. Recent guests rave about the large size of suites and the helpful customer service. There are 82 suites outfitted in dark earth-toned decor. All feature full kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, toasters, full refrigerators, dishwashers and utensils, as well as a separate workspace with included Wi-Fi and plenty of plugs. Bathrooms have large vanities with lots of counter space and shower/tub combos. There’s on-site fitness and business centers, a common-use grill area, lobby fireplace and seasonal outdoor pool and whirlpool. Parking is complimentary, but there is no airport shuttle. Hot daily buffet breakfast is included as is a happy hour reception featuring drinks and a light meal Monday through Wednesday evenings. Guests can earn or redeem IHG Rewards Club points during their stay at this property.

South of downtown Lubbock, right off the TX-289 Loop in the Waters area, the Studio 6 Lubbock TX offers affordable all-suite pet-friendly accommodations. Choose from a single king, two king or two queen beds: All come with bold-colored decor, sitting and dining areas as well as kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators, microwaves, coffee-makers, dishwashers and utensils. Some recent guests complain that rooms show wear with stains on carpets and couches. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos. There’s a fitness center, coin laundry, kidney-shaped outdoor pool and whirlpool, a tennis court, and outdoor patio with common-use grills and a fire pit. There’s no included breakfast or on-site restaurant, though there are other dining options nearby.

The four-story Hilton Garden Inn is in the southwestern side of Lubbock and sits right off US-62 adjacent to a strip mall of chain stores and restaurants. It’s just under a 5-mile drive to the campus of Texas Tech University. Built in 2016, recent guests say it retains like-new comforts and cleanliness and has top-notch customer service. Choose from one king bed or two queen beds: All 113 neutral and cool-toned guest rooms come with flat screen TVs with premium channels including HBO, coffee-makers, abundant electric outlets and USB plugs, complimentary Wi-Fi, microwaves and minifridges. Upgrade to a suite for a large additional sitting area with a sleeper sofa. There’s a lobby fireplace, an indoor pool with outward facing windows and a small waterfall feature, as well as fitness and business centers. When you’re hungry, the Garden Grille offers a breakfast buffet as well as modern American fare and finger foods for lunch and dinner. The hotel offers complimentary self-parking but does not have an airport shuttle. Hilton Honors members can earn or redeem points for their stay at this location.

Situated in Lubbock, Texas, a few blocks from the campus of Texas Tech University and a short walk to local restaurants, the Hyatt Place Lubbock offers 125 guest rooms. Guests can choose from four room types, and all accommodations are outfitted in neutral tones and come with separate sitting and sleeping areas, flat-scren TVs, minifridges and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Bathrooms have shower and tub combos and granite-topped vanities. Recent guests offered mixed reviews on the quality of housekeeping services. The property is also pet-friendly. Other available amenities at this Hyatt hotel include complimentary hot breakfast, free on-site parking, a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor pool and an outdoor space with a fire pit. The hotel also offers 24-hour dining via a lobby cafe and mini-mart, which offer grab-and-go items, hot made-to-order options and drinks from coffee to cocktails. Loyalty program members can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points during their stay.

The four-story Wingate by Wyndham Lubbock is located two-miles west of the Texas Tech University campus, and just off the TX-289 loop in a mostly-residential area near other hotels. Contemporary, cool-toned guest rooms come with HDTVs, Wi-Fi, irons, microwaves and minifridges. All guest room bathrooms have extended vanities with plenty of counter space – some come with walk-in sliding glass door showers while others have shower/tub combos. The large, tiled lobby has hot coffee and donuts available all day long and is also the site of the included daily hot breakfast buffet. There’s a fitness center overlooking a small indoor pool. Recent guests appreciate the friendly customer service and well-appointed guest rooms at this property, though not everyone was happy about the cleanliness of guest rooms. Guests of this Wingate by Wyndham property can accrue or redeem Wyndham Rewards points during their stay